Raise the Roof: Recent Episodes
Housing for the Aged Action Group
s new housing champions program, Ian and Lyrae, both who are public tenants living in 55+ housing. We have a wide ranging discussion touching on the importance of housing, why we need to retain 55+ housing, the older persons high rise redevelopment program, and whay genuine consultation looks like.
Shane and Fiona talk to Richard and Mary Kath from Open Place about the Forgotten Australians, people who spent time in institutions or out of home care as children, and the impact that has on their lives as adults.You can find out more about Open Place via their website https://www.openplace.org.au/
Noel Lim, co-founder of Anika Legal, tells us about a new report looking at renting as an essential service, and discusses changing the way we think about renting. It includes data from a national survey, showing strong support for bold recommendations for change.\To find out more www.anikalegal.org.au
Shane and Fiona talk to Sue, a resident of Ingenia Gardens about the recent fine they receivied for not providing proper kitchens. She talks about the pros and cons about living in rental villages, and what the win means for residents. Shane goes into detail about the decision of Consumer Affairs Victoria, and what it might mean for other providers of this type of accomodation.
s changed over the last 30+ years. To find out more about Wintringham, check out their website https://www.wintringham.org.au/
Fiona and Liz talk to Therese Hall about her recently completed PhD, where she interviewed 36 older women about their experiences in trying to find housing and navigate the unfriendly housing and homelessness systems in northern rivers area of NSW and Gold Coast region of Qld.
We hear an interview by Danielle from the Save Public Housing Collective speaking to Dr Rachel Iampolski, and Urban geographer who has pursued a heritage listing of some of the 44 public housing estates.
Fiona talks to Liz and Sally about their work in the Tenancy and Retirement team - affectionally known as TARTs - involving wrap around support for older people living in private rental, retirement villages, residential parks, caravan parks and rental villages. To call the service, 03 96547389 option 2www.oldertenants.org.au/retirement
Fiona and Liz talk about the redevelopment of seven older persons public housing high rise towers, and what this means for tenants and the future of older peoples public housing in Victoria.
Fiona and Liz talk to Margareta Windisch about the findings of her new PHD research into older women and heatwaves. We discuss the structural issues that impact on older women and how they cope with the increasing heat, in all types of housing.
Fiona and Liz talk to Teresa, Anne and Leanne about the impact of the fires and heatwaves on vulnerable older renters in northern Victoria.Consumer Affairs Victoria disaster help: 1300 55 8181
Shane and Fiona speak to Lynn and Aradia about our recent Canberra trip, launching the report Priced Out and Run Down: Older Australians in unaffordable and poor condition housing. They speak about their experiences as older renters, and what they thought of meeting politicians in Canberra.
Shane and Fiona speak to Wendy Morris and Amity James about their participation at the National Housing Conference in Perth, where they both spoke on a panel about gender responsive housing policies. Wendy Morris is a HAAG member and Amity James is an Associate Professor at Curtin University.
Liz and Shane talk to Lucas Tresto from CHP about their forthcoming exhibition series Walk In Her Shoes, and what the homelessness sector can learn from people who've experienced homelessness.
Maggie Shambrook from the Housing Older Women's Movement in Queensland tells us about the Housing Roundtable with the housing minister and the Movement's push for community-led housing as one solution to the housing crisis facing older people. https://housingolderwomen.org.au/
Liz and Fiona hear from Bill McKenzie, public housing resident and advocate for better health options for older people in the high rises. We discuss the recent release of aged care packages by the Federal Government. We also chat about the anti-migration rallies blaming migrants for the housing crisis.
Shane and Fiona talk to Emily Southwell, Principal lawyer at Anika Legal about their new project, FEAR - Fear of Eviction Action Research - looking at retaliatory evictions in private renting. Find out more at anikalegal.com
Shane and Liz talk to Primary Care Connect CEO Tricia Quibbell about their work on community health in regional Victoria, and the impacts of severe weather events. Then Shane talks to Fiona about her experiences giving evidence to a parliamentary inquiry about the public housing tower demolitions.
Priya from Thursday Breakfast speaks to Fiona about Housing for the Aged Action Group's new research report on the impacts of housing on elder abuse.
Fiona speaks to Uncle Tim, via a Cantonese interpreter, about his experience living in one of the public housing towers which is due to be demolished. He gives his thoughts about how the information has been communicated with him and other residents, and the Government plans for the site.You can find out more about the Inquiry into the demolition of the 44 Public Housing Towers here:https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/inquiries/publichousingtowers/hearings
Fiona and Liz hear from Dao and Thi, Vietnamese residents who live in one of the Richmond high rises scheduled to be demolished as part of the public housing renewal program.
Shane and Fiona speak to regional workers Teresa and Anne about the work they do supporting older people to access housing in regional Victoria. This work is entirely funded by the Ian Rollo Currie Foundation. If you want to support the program head to www.oldertenants.org.au/donate or call HAAG on (03) 96547389
Shane talks to Patricia Sparrow, CEO of COTA Australia, about how the cost of living crisis is affecting older people and what COTA is calling for during the federal election campaign. Find out more about COTA's federal election statement here or check out HAAG's election resources on our website.
Shane and Fiona talk to Nadia Harrison, the CEO of Mortgage Stress Victoria, about the impacts of mortgage stress on older people, what help is available, and what needs to change to make Australian mortgages fairer and more sustainable.
Shane and Fiona speak to Allie about her role as care finder at HAAG. She explains how to access aged care and housing, and some of the barriers for older renters.
Shane and Fiona talk about the upcoming Federal Election and what HAAG is asking of our Federal candidates. We conclude with ways that you can get involvedTo find out more go to https://www.oldertenants.org.au/federal-election-campaigning
Shane and Fiona talk to Sophie from Sweltering Cities on the occasion of the first Extreme Heat Awareness Day. Then we hear from HAAG member Vanessa about her experiences dealing with heat as a public housing renter.
Lew Wheeler and Ann Davies from the Fight Against Inequality Network join us to talk about their new organisation aiming to connect people and organisations in the fight against inequality, particularly the widening gap between rich and poor in this country. See their website https://fainetwork.com/
We hear from two older women with a lived experience of homelessness, Vera and Angela, who fall into the "missing middle" eligibility gap for housing support, speaking at the launch of HAAG's research Not Poor Enough, Not Rich Enough: older people falling through the housing eligibility gap, conducted by Swinburne University of Technology. Read the report here [Apologies for the background noise towards the begining of the episode - blame new year brain fog!]
Gary Ferguson is the Education Coordinator at Seniors Rights Victoria. He discusses older women's safety and how elder abuse intersects with housing and women's safety, as well as the importance of early intervention and prevention.Seniors Rights Victoria www.seniorsrights.org.auLGBTIAQ+ Elder Abuse Survey
Shane and Fiona talk to Bill McKenzie, public housing resident and HAAG member, talking about his citizen science work at Layfield Court, one of the older persons high rises in Melbourne, and about the issues of heatwaves in high rises, Homes Victoria's communications about the demolitions, and the roll out of the air conditioning program.Corrections: The undercounting of heatwave deaths was between 2006-2017, not 2006-2009. More information can be found via the ANU Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions. The airconditioners supplied by Vic Govt were 2.9KvA not 3.9KVA
Shane and Fiona hear from Prof Wendy Stone, Veda and Chuping who spoke at HAAG's older peoples housing forum at Victorian Parliament House in Septemberhttps://houseonfire.oldertenants.org.au/older-peoples-housing-forum/
We hear from older residents of the Flemington public housing high rise slated for redevelopment, recorded at a community meeting on 19 September (thanks Danielle!)Residents are Awatif, Khadija, Ka-tam and Osman and we also hear from Jeannie, former resident of Bang Street and Barack Beacon, speaking at a rally for public housing on Saturday 19 October.You can read the article about OFFICE research into alternatives to redevelopment here: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-simple-solution-to-the-public-housing-towers-knock-down-that-could-save-taxpayers-millions-20241009-p5kgwd.htmlTo follow the court case, go to Save Public Housing collective's instagram page
Fiona speaks to Hannah Lewis and Sam Horman from Homeless Law about their digital tool, Dear Landlord, that they developed in response to the huge demand that Homeless Law was seeing through their advice service. To access the tool, go to https://justiceconnect.org.au/help/dear-landlord/
Shane and Fiona speak to Erin Turner, CEO of Consumer Policy Research Centre about their new research in partnership witht he Office of the Residential Tenancies Commissioner, focussing on residential parks.You can find out more and participate in the research by going to their website www.cprc.org.au
Shane and Fiona hear from Vera, Glenda and Georgie from an interview recorded last year.\You can see video from this https://youtu.be/V0DAkInQW5w?si=qkeKOH8kZHQCYmmW
Fiona and Shane talk to Steve, a resident from Lifestyle Communities involved in an upcoming VCAT case challenging some of the fees charged to residents.
Fiona and Shane speak to Julijana Todorovic from Labor for Housing, about how rank and file members of the ALP are trying to improve Labor's housing policy. To find out more, go to their facebook page Labor for Housing
Shane talks to Yumi Lee, CEO of the Older Women's Network NSW, about the housing crisis facing older people in NSW, and the inadequate response from the state's Labor government. Don't forget you can still donate to 3CR to keep shows like ours on the air at our radiothon page.
Fiona and Shane are joined by Dini to talk about whats in the Federal and Victorian budget for older people. The answer is not much.
Fiona speaks to Lucy McMahon and Celeste de Clario, two documentary film makers who produced "Things Will be Different" about the demolition of the Walker Street public housing estate. The film is being released nationally and supported by local housng justice campaigns. You can find out more at www.thingswillbedifferent.com
Shane and Fiona talk to Debra Nicholls, Elder Rights Advocacy about aged care rights, and their aged care visitors scheme.You can find out more by calling 1800 700 600 or going to www.elderrights.org.au
Shane and Fiona talk to Jodie, one of HAAG's intake team, about her work and what people can expect if they call HAAG for assistance.
Shane and Fiona speak to Sabrina Clarke, project worker for Better Renting, about their newly released report into the heat and humidiity of rental properties across australia. We chat about what their research demonstrated and the need for better rental standards. Read the report and find out more on their website https://www.betterrenting.org.au/
Shane and Fiona hear from speakers at the Victorian Homelessness Conference, held at Melbourne Town Hall late last year. Vera Considine talks about her experience of precarious housing as an older woman, and Peter Sibly talks about his plans for the Footscray Lions Village co-operative for older women.
Shane and Fiona hear speakers from the National Housing Conference panel on older people's housing, which HAAG facilitated last year. First, Luke Garswood from Connect Vic Park in Western Australia, and then Dee, a resident of Wintringham. Don't forget to subscribe to 3CR!
We hear from seven members of HAA'G's LGBTIQA+ working group - Rosemary, Robert, Margaret, Rikki, Chuping, Garry and Georgie - who talk about what home means to them. Then we hear from Andrew Rogers from Val's Ageing and Aged Care and HAAG's Committee of Management, about Midsumma, and their radio show on 3CR Rainbows Don't Fade with AgeThanks to Kye White for pre-production!
Fiona talks to Emma Bacon from Sweltering Cities about recent indications from the Victorian Government to introduce minimum standards for rental homes on cooling, and what we need them to put into law to make homes safer for older people in heat waves.We also talk about a new heat stress tool, the annual Summer Survey and how heatwaves are a systemic issue that need to be tackled by all levels of government and community, not just individuals.To check out the Heat Stress test go to: https://heatwatch.sydney.edu.auTo complete the Summer Survey go to: https://swelteringcities.org
Shane and Fiona listen back to some of the stories of older women and homelessness, with an uplifting message from Molly Hadfield Award winner Vanessa Heart
Shane and Fiona hear from Rose Bruce-Smith about the types of things Consumer Action Law Centre are seeing affect older people - sophisticated scams, dodgy car sales, and retirement disputes - and what needs to be done about it.Heaps of great resources on their website https://consumeraction.org.au/
Shane and Steph talk to Victoria's Commissioner for Residential Tenancies, Heather Holst, about her role and the problems faced by renters (and especially older renters) in the state.
Shane and Reuben talk to Louisa Bassini, the Acting Director of Legal Practice at Inner Melbourne Community Legal, about the Victorian government's recent Housing Statement, focusing on the government's plans to demolish all the city's public housing highrises and what that means for current public housing tenants. We also talk more broadly about renters rights and the housing situation in Melbourne. Don't forget to RSVP for HAAG's forthcoming AGM either by calling (03) 9654 7389 or by emailing haag@oldertenants.org.au. You can attend in person or online, and can find out more about the AGM on our website.
Shane talks to Fiona, Linda and Michelle, who are all attending the National Housing Conference in Brisbane this week, about their impressions of the conference and what we need to build housing justice for older people. I also talk about some events HAAG is running or participating in as part of this month's Seniors Festival.
In a special double-Fiona episode, Shane and Fiona are joined by Fiona 2.0 to discuss some events HAAG is running as part of this year's Seniors Festival - retirement housing, quilting and more. Then we talk about the Andrews Government's recent Housing Statement, including some faint praise and a short list of okay announcements before we get to the really bad stuff in this garbage bag of antisocial policies.
Shane and Fiona spoke to Samantha Floreani, Program Lead at Digital Rights Watch, about how tech is eroding older renters rights, and giving real estate agents way too much power. https://digitalrightswatch.org.au/
Shane and Fiona hear from members of HAAG's delegation to Canberra, where we launched our report "Ageing in a housing crisis" during Homelessness Week 2023.First we hear from Linda Hahn, Housing Older Women's Movement, and Michelle Cook, from HAAG's NSW Lived Experience Group.Then we hear from Professor Wendy Stone, Swinburne University, and Associate Professor Emma Power, Western Sydney University with a brief cameo appearance from Senator David Pocock.View the full recordingDownload the report,
Fiona and Shane talk to Janet, Mea and Peter from United Housing co-op on their 40th anniversary. We discuss the history of co-operative movements and the importance of partipatory tenant-led housing, how things have changed and what the future might hold for this important housng type.
Shane talks to Helen, a resident of the Techno Park neighbourhood in Williamstown who are currently battling Hobson's Bay Council for the right to stay in their homes. We talk about the situation, the residents' campaign to stay, and the broader housing crisis for older women. You can sign the petition to support Techno Park residents here, or follow their Facebook page here.
Fiona speaks to Gerard Mansour about his ten years as Victoria's Commissioner for Seniors and what he learnt from listening to the views and perspectives of 47000 older Victorians. We discuss the importance of Commissioner roles in raising the visibility of groups who are often invisible and ignored. and how having good housing contributes to "Ageing well".
Shane and Fiona speak to Rebecca Cook, HAAG's early intervention and community engagement worker, about how we raise the voices of older people in our community education and advocacy work. She talks about our working groups, and a new project to collect older women's housing histories,. Shane and Fiona then go on to talk about our plans for Canberra during Homelessness Week.
Fiona and Shane talk to Sue Perini from Elder Rights Advocacy about aged care services, both in-home and residential. What issues are the most common, how can people get help, and what needs to change to ensure older people can live with dignity both at home and in care?
Fiona and Shane speak to Emma Greenhalgh about the Federal Budget and what it means for people in low income and in housing stress.
Shane talks to Kerry, a solicitor and community legal education coordinator from the Disability Discrimination Legal Service. Many people develop disabilities as they age, and this can seriously affect their access to housing as well as other aspects of their lives. What rights and options do disabled people have to protect themselves from discrimination? You can call DDLS on (03) 9654 8644. You can contact HAAG on (03) 9654 7389.
Shane and Fiona talk to Dini Liyananrchchi about the NSW State Election, where the ALP is now in minority government, and what it means for older people's housing issues. We start the show with a recording from our forum held in February, where Michelle Cook, a member of HAAG's NSW Lived Experience Advisory Group tells her personal story of housing stress and homelessness.
Jorge Jorquera from Maribyrnong Council talks to Shane and Fiona about gentrification and rising housing costs in the inner west. We talk about how development is reshaping Footscray, including the old and new hospital sites.
On International Womens Day we are focussing on older women and homelessness.Fiona speaks to Diana, Jen Jen and Priscilla - all older women who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity. They talk about their experiences and what they would like Government to do about it.
Fiona and Shane speak to Anicia, Violet, Etra and David about the Footscray Lions Village redevelopment and their hopes for the future.To read more about the United Housing Co-op and Lions Club partnership to build 55+ womens housing, see https://www.unitedhousing.org.au/news/united-housing-co-operative-big-housing-build/To sign the Sweltering Cities petition for better cooling in rental housing see
This week HAAG headed to Sydney to talk about older people's housing issues ahead of the upcoming state election. On this episode, I talk to HAAG member Michelle about living in a caravan park and organising for housing justice, and Fiona York about new research on the lives and needs of older renters in NSW.
Fiona speaks to Robert Brierley, member of HAAG's LGBTI community advisory group about Midsumma and the upcoming Better Together conferenceTo complete HAAG's survey go to: LGBTI surveyFor information about our upcoming Loud, Proud and Unhoused events
Shane talks to Steph and Kobi about the new Federal Government program Care Finder, which is replacing the Assistance with Care and Housing program nationally.
In this special summer edition, we hear extracts from a number of interviews we have done in 2022 on the topic of public housing. Firstly, Dr David Kelly crunches the numbers on the Big Housing Build announcement, then we hear fom Barack Beacon resident Margaret Kelly. Lucie McMahon, documentary maker, talks about the experience of the Walker St public housing estate in Northcote and Simon Robinson from OFFICE talks about cost-effective alternatives to demolition. In between Shane has a rant about the government's treatement of public housing.
Shane and Fiona talk to Simon Robinson, managing director of not-for-profit research firm Office about their recently release reports to Retain, Repair and Reinvest in the Ascot Vale and Barack Beacon public housing estates, rather than demolishing them and giving them to private developers.You can find the reports here: https://office.org.au/
Shane and Fiona talk to Lawrie Robertson, Residents of Retirement Villages Victoria, about the good and the bad of living in Retirement Villages, the issues with current laws, and what residents would like to see under a new Act.RRVV can be contacted via their website www.rrvv.org.au where you can join to become a member, receive information about retirement villages, including what to plan for if you are thinking of moving into one.
Fiona and Shane talk to Kerrie Byrne from the Save Public Housing Collective and Public Housing Front Line about the state of public housing in Victoria and their planned rally at the Ministers office, calling for action on the backlog of repairs and maintenance, the "embargo" on rent rebates and complaints.
Shane and Fiona talk to Jade and Sharon about their recently opened support service for older women, supported by us here at HAAGTo see their website: https://www.howss.org.au/The Retirement Village Act Review consultation is available here: https://engage.vic.gov.au/retirementvillagesact
On today's show, Shane talks to Judy Duff, a HAAG member and Chair of the Manufactured Home Owners Association of Victoria, an organisation of and for residential park residents. They talk about the group's history and aims, the big issues residents face, and the recent Roundtable co-organised by HAAG and the Commissioner for Residential Tenancies. You can contact the MHOA by calling 0431 347 797 or email info.mhoa.vic@gmail.com, or contact HAAG on (03) 9654 7389.
Shane and Fiona spoke to Lucie McMahon and Celeste Declario-Davis about their new documentary "Things will be different", documenting the so-called "renewal" of public housing in Northcote, Victoria. To donate to the documentary, go to:DOCUMENTARY AUSTRALIATo find out more go to www.thingswillbedifferent.com
Fiona and Shane talk to Diana Fisk, the impact producer for Undercover, a new documentary recently screened at Melbourne International Film Festival, about older women's homelessness, about the women interviewed for the film and how the film links to social change efforts. To find out more about the film: https://www.undercoverdocumentary.com/
With Fiona away, Shane invites, er, Fiona to talk about the importance of older people leading their own struggles for housing justice. We talk about some of the ways HAAG tries to facilitate this, including our ongoing action and reference groups, and the upcoming Residential Parks Roundtable we're co-organising with the Office of the Commissioner for Residential Tenancies. If you'd like to find out more, please call us on 9654 7389.
Fiona and Shane speak to our regional project worker, and Wamba Wamba woman Teresa Jasper about her work in regional Victoria and the importance of safely housnig elders for the wellbeing of the whole family and community. We then hear from Cheryl Axebly from Aboriginal Community Housing in South Australia about their purpose built innovate elders village.
In this episode we talk to an activist named Glen about his experiences in the struggle for housing justice in the 80s and 90s, and how the circumstances and campaigns of that era compare to today.
Shane talks to Ricki Spencer, an older transgender sociologist and member of HAAG's LGBTI community reference group about what the group is doing towards improving housing justice for older LGBTI people.To get involved, call 03 9654 7389To get advice about your housing options, call 1300 765 768Complete the LGBTI housing survey
We hear from four older women about their experiences of homelessness - Vanessa, Jo, Robyn and Lynette - who were recently featured in a short film, funded through Streetsmart.You can watch the film hereWe then hear the voices of ten older women from Queensland, NSW and Victoria talking about their experiences and calling for politicians to act to address the housing crisis for older women.You can watch that film hereRead Jo's housing zine hereDownload our scorecard hereRead our election policy platform here
Shane speaks to Bernie Duff, who was HAAG's first full-time employee in the early 90s, about how we got involved in housing activism, successes and challenges in the struggle for housing justice, and what that history can teach us about our struggles today, in the election and beyond.
Shane and Fiona talk to Emma Bacon, Executive Director of Sweltering Cities about their recent survey into housing and heat, and how older Public Housing tenants in highrises in Melbourne are coping (or not coping) with heat waves.Find out more here:www.swelteringcities.org Twitter: @swelteringcityFB: swelteringcities
We hear from the LGBTI housing panel at the National Housing Conference, held in Melbourne 3-5 March 2022, including Andrew Rogers.
Fiona talks to Margaret Kelly, long-time public housing resident of Barack Beaconsfield estate in Port Melbourne which has recently and unexpectedly been slated for "renewal" by the State Government. Shocked residents are fighting back about what they see as the destruction of their close-knit community to make way for gentrification of the area.
Katelyn Butters, CEO of Victorian Public Tenants Association, talks about the Social Housing Regulation Interim Report and what the implications are for public and community housing tenants.Gemma White, Early Intervention Worker at HAAG, talks about how people can get involved in lobbying their MPs and candidates for the upcoming Federal ElectionSocial Housing Regulation Interim ReportFederal Election Advocacy Tool Kit
Shane and Fiona interview Joan Doyle and Maureen Donnelly about housing activism in the 1970's and 1980's, where groups of people took direct action for housing justice, including squatting empty government housing, protesting at Parliament and lots of other creative forms of action. A great insight into the early days of HAAG and testimony to the change that can happen through people "standing on their two legs" to take their housing rights
We pay tribute to our long-time member Richard Tate who sadly passed away late last year, and play a short clip from his talk to the Unitarian Church about the importance of public housing. We hear from panellists who spoke at last year's At Risk Forum about local solutions to older women's homelessness. First we hear from Erin Dolan, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, about the foundations Affordable Housing Challenge funding. Then we hear from Rebecca Oelkers, CEO of the Brisbane Housing Company about their older women's housing project. The panel is hosted by Dr Kate Raynor from Melbourne University.You can watch the complete video of the panel here
Shane, Fiona and Pam discuss the year that was, with very little mention of the pandemic, but lots of talk about housing for older people. The show includes some great clips from previous episodes.Mentioned in the show was:David Kelly article about "vulture landlords"https://overland.org.au/2021/12/vulture-landlords-and-the-justice-washing-of-housing-struggle/ Public Housing Watchhttps://map.savepublichousing.com/Social Security Rights https://www.ssrv.org.au/
Fiona and Shane talk to Peter Sibly, General Manager of United Housing Co-operative, about his new project to build housing for women aged 55 years and older in the Western Suburbs, with a grant from the Victorian Governments Big Housing Build. He talks about co-operative housing as a model for tenant participation and reminisces about the early days of HAAG.
Shane and Fiona talk to HAAG's new regional workers Teresa and Sheryn about our Shepparton project, expanding the Home at Last service into the Goulburn Valley
Fiona and Shane chat to Stephanie Agius about her new role as "system navigator" at HAAG, and about how she can help you find out what you may be entitled to under the Aged Care system.We also talk about the upcoming AGM and the Federal ElectionTo get in contact with Steph, you can email navigator@oldertenants.org.au or go to our website https://www.oldertenants.org.au/i-need-help/help-navigating-aged-care
Older Women, Housing and Family Violence Panel - At Risk 2021 ForumJess Hill, author and journalist, convenes a panel discussion with Lived Experience Advocate Suzanah-Jo Day, Nemat Kharboutli of Muslim Women Australia, and Jocelyn Bignold of McAuley Community Services for Women.You can see the whole panel, including the questions from audience members, here: VIDEO
The At Risk 2021 forum Influencing for Change panel discussion heard about what works and doesnt work in trying to achieve change. In this exerpt, we hear from Kate Colvin from the Everybody's Home Campaign, Kirsten Deane from the Melbourne Disability Institute about how they got the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and Anna Brown about the Marriage Equality fight. You can see the entire panel discussion, including Alistair Webster from Building Better Homes, and the questions and answers here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klNrZ9XUGmI
This is an exerpt from the At Risk 2: From Awareness to Action online forum held on 17 September. It features two lived experience advocates, Linda Hahn and Penny Leemhius, and questions and answers to our political panel - Tanya Plibesek MP from the Australian Labor Party, Larissa Waters MP from the Greens and Zali Stegal MP, Independent. To hear the whole panel, including the speeches from the panellists in full and a pre-recorded address from Senator Jane Hume, please go to our website: https://houseonfire.oldertenants.org.au/at-risk-forum/
Fiona and Shane speak to Reuben about our new online forum House on Fire and why its more important than ever to connect across the country for housing justice. We also talk about our upcoming event At Risk: From Awareness to ActionYou can register for the event here:https://houseonfire.oldertenants.org.au/at-risk-forum/You can check out House on Fire here: https://houseonfire.oldertenants.org.au/
Fiona, Shane and Pam speak to David Kelly from Save Public Housing about their new website Public Housing Watch, which is keeping an eye on the public housing renewal developments. So far lots of public housing has been demolished, but not much has been rebuilt, casting doubt on the Big Housing Build announcement.See the website and get involved here: https://map.savepublichousing.com/
Fiona and Shane speak to Jasmine, a Kurdish film maker who is making a documentary about the Bendigo Street campaign, where a group of people moved into houses left empty after they were compulsarily acquired for a freeway project that didnt go ahead. The conversation includes discussion on the long history of activism in the inner city suburb of Collingwood, and how "housing deprivation" impacts on the community.
Fiona interviews Robert Pradolin, CEO of Housing all Australians, about the role of the private sector in addressing the housing crisis. He talks about his awakening to the issues of homelessness, how "purpose" is just as important as "profit" in the private sector, and what his organisation is doing to make use of all the empty buildings in our cities to provide shelter for the homeless.Interviewing organisations like these is not what we ordinarily do on 3CR – we usually try to hear from people who do not usually get their voices heard on the radio - and would love to hear your thoughts. Is there a role for private developers in providing affordable housing, or is this a fundamental contradiction? Is it true that government is too slow to act, and we must turn to the private sector? Can we use the masters tools to dismantle the masters house? Get in contact and tell us what you think haag@oldertenants.org.au or call (03) 9654 7389 to have your say
Rental laws have changed in Victoria. What does this mean for older renters? What can you do if you get an eviction notice? Is it illegal to have no heater in your house? What modifications can you make to your home? This and more in our wide ranging interview with lawyer Georga Wootton from Tenants VictoriaTenants Victoria Advice Line: (03) 9416 2577https://tenantsvic.org.au/
Shane, Fiona and Pam talk about the Retirement Accommodation Action Group (RAAG) and some of their experiences in retirement housing, and how those experiences relate to the government's review of the Retirement Villages Act. The group is calling for an ombudsman so that these issues can be easily resolved
Fiona speaks to Andrew Rogers, member of HAAG's Committee and our LGBTI community reference group. He talks about what interested him in getting involved in housing advocacy, his experience as a trainer for LGBTI inclusion in aged care, and his own personal experience of housing stress and mental health.
Fiona talks to Dini Liyanarachchi, HAAG's new NSW-based worker about political advocacy and our national campaign for housing justice. They chat about the Federal Budget, what it means for public housing (not much) and older people (a little more than not much)
Fiona and Shane talk to Dee, an older woman living outside a major city in Victoria who is in housing stress. She is ineligible for public housing but does not have enough savings to purchase a home, and is falling through the gaps of a system that has very few affordable housing options. Many older women find themselves in this situation and we are referring to this group as "the missing middle", although Dee does not use that term. She tells us about her housing situation, and what she would like the government to do about it.Dee was part of our Ten Year Affordable Housing Strategy consultation. You can read our submission here: https://www.oldertenants.org.au/sites/default/files/haag_submission_to_10_year_housing_strategy_final.pdf
With the Vic government continuing its review of the Retirement Villages Act, Fiona and Shane talk to Katherine Temple from the Consumer Action Law Centre about retirement villages - what are the problems in the industry, and what needs to change?
Katelyn Butterss from the Victorian Public Tenants Association talks to Shane and Fiona about the Vic government's so-called 'big housing spend' and proposed ten-year housing strategy - the good, the bad, and the just plain missing in the state's housing policy. The consultation discussed in this episode is now closed, but you can read more about it and follow future progress here. If you need advice or assistance from the VPTA, you can call 1800 015 510 or email enquiries@vpta.org.au. And you can find out more about HAAG at our website, oldertenants.org.au.
Fiona welcomes Pam Young back to the show, and chats to Kobi Maglen on this International Women's Day special. We hear about the disparity in retirement incomes for older women, which leaves them in poverty and at risk of homelessness in their later years. We chat about Pam's experiences in growing up in public housing in the 1950's. And we hear a recording from the late Molly Hadfield, a feminist activist and one of our earliest members, talking about what it means to have safe and well connected housing.
Fiona and Shane talk to David Kelly from RMIT's Centre for Urban Research about what the Victorian Government's so-called "Big Housing Build" means for the future of public housing.
Shane and Fiona interview Alistair Webster about the Building Better Homes coalition, and their campaign to change the Building Code so that all new homes are built to be accessible for everyone. We talk about universal housing design, why its important and what you can do to lobby building ministers from across Australia.Check out Building Better Homes @BetterHomesAussign on to the petition: www.change.org.au/BetterHomes
Fiona and Shane talk to Rebecca Cook about our peer education program, and how important it is to have people with an experience of housing stress and homelessness talking to older people about their experiences. Peer education has been part of HAAG's tradition for years, and when older people share their personal stories it helps reduce stigma about homelessness. We are expanding our program, funded through the Melbourne Women's Fund.Shane gives an update on legislative reform, and Fiona talks about a new campaign to improve building standards for housing.
The Older Women and Homelessness forum was held in NSW in November 2020. Hosted by Jo Haylen MP (Seniors), with guests Trish Doyle (Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic Violence), and Ryan Park (Health, Housing and Homelessness), this recording features Kobi Maglen presenting on behalf of Ageing on the Edge - HAAG's older persons homelessness prevention project, and we also hear from The Hon. Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner. Meagan Lawson (COTA NSW), Beverly Baker (OWN NSW) and Katherine McKernan (Homelessness NSW)The full presentation is available here: https://fb.me/e/1Q26lkHij The Renters and Housing Union is holding an Eviction Defence Workshop Sat 16 January in Footscray. Details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3468397603215385
Shane and Fiona talk to Leonie Bessant about the collection of stories from older people in housing stress from across the country. The stories have been collected over the last three years, and published in the National Alliance of Seniors For Housing newsletter. The stories have been published in a book and is available here:https://www.oldertenants.org.au/publications/seniors-for-housing-stories-older-people-experiencing-homelessness-and-housing-stressShane and Fiona also reflect on the year that was 2020
Shane and Fiona revisit the highlights of the year, starting with the East Gippsland bushfires, the start of the pandemic, the hard lock down of public housing towers and finishing with reminiscing about the housing activism of the 1980s with Jeff Fiedler.
Shane and Fiona speak to Claire Hurren about her report that compares the experiences of tenants living in public and community housing. What difference does having a Community Housing Provider as a landlord make? How do tenants understand and exercise their rights? You can read the full report here: https://www.oldertenants.org.au/publications/public-and-community-housing-comparing-the-rights-and-experiences-older-tenants The release of this research coincided with a big State Government announcement of building new social housing - most of which is community, not public, housing - and we discuss the implications of government policy to move away from public housing.
Shane and Fiona discuss recent news on the lack of investment in public housing in Victoria, the flawed Commonwealth Rent Assistance Scheme and NAIDOC week
Shane and Fiona play the second part of a panel discussion on older LGBTI housing issues, from the Out of the Closet, Out of Options event for World Homelessness Day. This time we hear from Tonye Segbedzi on her literature review which found very little research globally into the housing issues of older LGBTI people. Then we hear from Buzz Rainbow Wolf who tells us about his experience in trying to build community in rural VictoriaThere is more information and the reports available here: https://www.oldertenants.org.au/events/out-the-closet-out-options-older-lgbti-people-risk-homelessness
To coincide with World Homelessness Day, we launched two reports on older LGBTI and housing - our own "Out of the Closet Out of Options" report and a report by the Australian Association of Gerontology.Shane introduces Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ people Ro Allen, Switchboard Victoria CEO Joe Ball and Fiona York who discuss the reports findings.You can read the report here: https://www.oldertenants.org.au/sites/default/files/out_of_the_closet_out_of_options_-_final_report_october_2020.pdf Next week: Part 2 with Tonye Segbedzi from Australian Association of Gerontology and Buzz Rainbowwolf
We hear from two panellists who were at the At Risk: Older Women and Homelessness forum, held during Homelessness Week in August. Dr Emma Power (University of Western Sydney) talks about her findings from talking to older women living in private rental in NSW. Helen Conway (YWCA) talks about some of the factors that contribute to older women's homelessness, including a call to action to work together.This is the second part of our coverage from the event. The videos and reports are available on our website here:https://www.oldertenants.org.au/news/national-forum-fans-flames-for-action-older-womens-homelessness
Fiona welcomes Pam back to the radio show, who has been busy handmaking masks for members during the pandemic. Then we listen to recordings from the "At Risk: Older women and homelessness" online event held during Homelessness Week in August. We hear from Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson and HAAG's national project worker Kobi Maglen, who discuss new research into the numbers of older women who are at risk of homelessness in Australia.You can watch the videos, read the reports and chat from the online discussion on our website here: https://www.oldertenants.org.au/news/national-forum-fans-flames-for-action-older-womens-homelessness
Shane interviews secretary of the Renters and Housing Union about their call for better protections for renters.You can sign their petition here: https://rahu.org.au/sign-the-petition-rahu-demands-an-immediate-extension-to-the-eviction-ban/
Fiona and Shane delve into the past with retired historian Dr Anthea Hyslop, currently in lockdown in the outskirts of Melbourne, Victoria who is noticing some startling parralels with the 1919 flu pandemic known as the "Spanish flu". As one of the few experts on this part of our history, Anthea tells us about what happened a hundred years ago, the similarities and differences with what we are living through right now, and how the flu pandemic caused us to look at the link between housing and health.You can see more of Dr Anthea Hyslop on the ABC's Australian Story https://www.abc.net.au/austory/lest-we-forget/12297630
Fiona & Shane talk to three public housing tenants, Jenny and Vanessa who are living in one storey units in the West, and Royal who lives in an older persons high rise in the southern region. They were not part of the hard lock down, and have had very different experiences of the COVID-19 responses. As with many public housing communities, they are looking out for each other - but finding the social isolation a struggle.
Fiona talks to three of our Housing Support Workers, Darwin, Paola and Nese, about the impact of the hard lockdown on public housing tenants in North Melbourne. The hard lockdown was implemented without warning on 9 public housing towers, including 2 older person's housing blocks. Our housing support workers relay what they found when contacting their clients in the days that followed, many of whom come from a non-English speaking background.
Fiona talks to Gary Ferguson, community education coordinator at Seniors Rights Victoria about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.Shane and Leonie are back, talking about all the HAAG news
Shane speaks to Rebecca Walton about her survey of LGBTI older people and housing. Fiona talks about the latest Federal Govt announcement on housing stimulus. Sign the Everybody's Home Petition here:https://everybodyshome.com.au/filthy-rich-homeless/
Fiona talks to Kobi Maglen, who has recently joined HAAG on our national project Ageing on the Edge, to give an update about housing for older people across the country. Fiona also talks about our COVID-19 survey on older renters and housing
Fiona talks to Liam Davies from the Centre for Urban Research at RMIT about their interim report into "surplus land" the government is planning to sell, and how better suited it would be to build more public housing.Shane talks about the latest rental reforms for COVID-19 and the inadequate response from government to assist older renters.
Shane and Fiona talk to housing worker Melis about the challenges of housing older people during the coronavirus pandemic. Shane talks about the changes to renting under proposed laws.
Shane and Fiona talk about the recent announcements for renters during the COVID19 crisis - do they go far enough for older renters?Then Fiona talks to Phyll, Pam and Maeve, all residents of independent living units, to see how they are coping with the stage 3 social distancing requirements, and asks whether living through other global crises like World War 2 has helped them in dealing with this one?
Fiona chats to Ben Martin-Hobbs from the Consumer Policy Research Centre about his research into how people choose their home care provider. He found some interesting differences between the experiences of older people living in retirement villages, home owners and renters.You can read his report here: https://cprc.org.au/publications/?_sft_pub-type=report
Jeff Fiedler is leaving HAAG after 23 years of dedicated service to the issues of older people and housing. On this show, Shane and Pam chat to Jeff and April about the history of housing activism at HAAG
Fiona speaks to Deb Foskey, an older resident of Orbost in far East Gippsland, about her experience as a member of a remote community housing co-operative in the 1970’s and 80’s and more recently, what it has been like for older people coping with the recent fires.
Fiona and Leonie talk about the impact of the East Gippsland fires on older people experiencing homelessness, with Assistance with Care and Housing Worker Val Marshall. Val talks about the evacuations, the lack of public housing, the expensive rents and the difficulty in finding housing for people even before these fires.
Shane, Leonie and Gemma talk about the inquiry into homelessness. You can make a submission into the inquiry here https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lsic-lc/inquiry/976 - submissions have been extended to March
Fiona and Shane talk to three members of the Save Public Housing group - David Kelly, Kerrie Byrne and Clare Hanson - about the public housing redevelopments. Hear from tenants about what this renewal means for them, and what the implications for the redevelopments are for our public housing stock.You can find out more on their website here: https://www.savepublichousing.com/
Fiona, Shane, Pam and Leonie talk about the year at HAAG and for older people's housing issues more generally. From activist campaigns to Royal Commissions, what did we achieve in 2019 and what remains to be done? As we mentioned on the show, if you're looking for a Christmas lunch, the Council to Homeless Persons has a list of meal services for people experiencing homelessness. They also have a list of services that will be open over the holiday period here.
Shane and Fiona interview Margareta Windisch about her research into heatwaves and older people, and how good quality housing can play an important part in protecting people against the increasing heatwaves we are facing. Heatwaves are silent killers, and they kill the silent. Hear about how heatwaves are a political issue.
This month, HAAG has been busy as state and federal governments investigate issues that effect older people's housing. Shane talks about the state government's reviews of the Retirement Villages Act and the Residential Tenancies Regulations, before Fiona and Leonie continue discussion of the Aged Care Royal Commission and homelessness as an aged care issue.
After HAAG members and workers joined the climate strike on September 20, I wanted to find out more about the connections between climate change and older people's housing. In this episode I talk to Emma from the Brotherhood of St Laurence about their Equity and Climate Change project, and what climate justice and housing justice have in common. If you'd like to learn more about climate change, during this episode we also discuss COTA Vic's Green Sages, "older Victorians who are helping to lead change, taking action together to improve environmental sustainability and address the impacts of climate change". As always, you can call HAAG on 1300 765 178 or 9654 7389 if you'd like to talk about anything we brought up on the show.
The second part of our discussion on cohousing. Fiona and Leonie from HAAG talk to Myfan Jordan from Per Capita about her new research with a focus on older women's housing and aged care. You can read more about her research here. Fiona also discusses her experiences explaining the connections and disconnections between homelessness and aged care at the Royal Commission last week.
Fiona and Leonie from HAAG talk to Myfan Jordan from Per Capita about her new research on cohousing and aged care in the first of a two-part interview exploring older women's housing issues. You can read more about her research here.
Fiona and Pam from HAAG chat to Maurya from Voices of the South Side about the Homeless Memorial in St Kilda and the event held annually in July to remember homeless people who have passed away.
Fiona & Pam chat to Susan and Margaret, two of our volunteers, about how they can help people to navigate the aged care system, including how to access home care and how to register on the My Aged Care portal. We also discuss other ways to get involved with HAAG including the working groups and General meetings, and the benefits of becoming a member.
Shane and Fiona talk to Rebecca Edwards, principal lawyer at Seniors Rights Victoria about elder abuse, what to look out for and how older people can protect themselves. We also discuss how elder abuse can lead to housing insecurity.
Shane & Fiona chat to Maryanne Wright, one of HAAG's peer educators, about our community education program run by women with a lived experience of being at risk of homelessness. Maryanne comments on the huge change having stable affordable housing makes for these women's health and wellbeing, and discusses the reality of living on newstart in your late 50's.
Shane and Pam chat with Fiona Waters, one of HAAG's retirement housing workers, about how to start a residents committee and how they can assist residents of retirment housing to assert their rights.
In a special Radiothon episode, Pam, Fiona and Shane share highlights from the last year of HAAG broadcasting. If you're seeing this before the end of June, it's not too late to make a donation to help keep HAAG and 3cr on the air.
Without our volunteers and other members, HAAG would just be another bland community group. For volunteer week we hear from a number of volunteers about the work they do and their reasons for doing it. #wagesforvolunteers
On the eve of the Federal Election, Pam and Fiona chat with Leonie Bessant about the National Alliance for Seniors Housing and what they are hoping for from a Federal Government to address the housing affordability crisis. We also discuss the recent amendments in Victoria to the Residential Tenancies Act and what older renters should be aware of.
Pam and Fiona chat to Jeanette Large from Women's Property initiatve about their older women's housing pilot program, building housing for older women with a small amount of savings.
Fiona and Pam interview the recipeints of the Molly Hadfield and Frances Penington Awards for outstanding volunteering by social housing tenants. We hear from Suzie Mcoll in Williamstown, Joan Mitchell and Andie Sweeney in Sheparton and Erika Lodge in Kensington.
Shane and Pam interview Peter from Social Security Rights Victoria, about your rights on the pension and Newstart, and the impact on housing affordability.
Introducing HAAG's new twice-monthly timeslot, Shane, Fiona and Pam talk about older people's housing issues and activism and we hear from two HAAG members who have recently moved into public housing.
Voices of the South Side is a social inclusion and community-building program running out of Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre. We talk to Deb McIntosh, who runs the program, and a participant named Maurya about her experiences of homelessness and how VOSS helped her reconnect with her community.
Shane and Pam talk to Fiona York from HAAG about our new Service Navigator program, which will help people navigate the aged care system, as well as HAAG's expanding national project, and what we learnt from our stall at Midsumma Carnival.
Shane and Pam talk to HAAG's Fiona York about what 2018 brought - both for the organisation and for older people's housing issues more broadly.
Shane and Pam from HAAG talk to Pauline from Val's LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care about the specific housing needs of LGBTI older people, and what the state election results mean for older people's housing in Victoria.
Shane and Pam talk to outgoing HAAG manager April Bragg about decades of work and struggle for public housing. April talks about successful campaigns by public housing tenants of the 70s and 80s for security of tenure and against eviction. Great anecdotes about eviction resistance, direct action and the vital role of working class women in the struggles for housing justice.
Shane and Pam discuss the latest news around older peoples' housing in Victoria, with an emphasis on the government's Residential Tenancies Act Amendment Bill and the possible changes to tenancy laws that will benefit older renters.
Shane talks to HAAG members Maryanne and Jane about their experiences of private rental, homelessness and homelessness services, and what needs to change for older renters. Plus news about older people's housing issues. As mentioned during the show, if you're dealing with Centrelink and want some support or advice you can contact the Australian Unemployed Workers Union or Social Security Rights Victoria.
This month we talk to the volunteers and staff at the Barkly St Food Bank, recent winners of this year's Molly Hadfield award, named for the HAAG founder and celebrating outstanding services to older tenants.
This month we talk to HAAG member Vijay about her experiences as a radio host in India as well as her housing struggles in Australia. Gemma tells us about a new project to increase involvement of people from CALD backgrounds at HAAG. Shane gives an update on HAAG's retirement housing project including important casework and lobbying work.
Shane talks to Maurine, a retirement village resident who's been trying to get management to fix a leak in her unit for over six months. Why is it so hard to resolve disputes in retirement villages? Plus, how she avoided the boot factory as an adolescent. We also hear from a couple of happy HAAG members about their experiences of homelessness and housing stress, and how things worked out for them.
HAAG manager Fiona York talks about the organsation's prize-winning efforts as we work to smash homelessness and housing stress for older people. If you want to get in touch about anything on the show please call us on 9654 7389.
Long-time HAAGies Jeff and April came in to talk about where HAAG and older people's housing issues are at, including HAAG's national project, public housing stock transfers, and changes to public housing eligibility for older people. If you want to get in touch you can call HAAG on (03) 9654 7389.
Aoife and Shane talk about HAAG's expanded Retirement Housing Project and the issues that come up in these supposedly older-person-friendly kinds of housing - plus how the residents are fighting back. If you want to get in touch you can call HAAG on (03) 9654 7389.
New HAAG chair Phyll Williams talks about the biggest issues in older people's housing, and her vision and goals for the future. If you want to get in touch you can call us on (03) 9654 7389.
Royal Abbott joins us to talk about an exciting new project documenting the history of HAAG and struggles over public housing more broadly.
Carmel McMennemin was a longtime member of HAAG who sadly passed away a few weeks ago, and on today's show we celebrate her memory and the values she spent her life fighting for.
The state government's review of Victorian rental laws is coming to a close after over a year of consultation. They recently released an options paper setting out some ideas they're considering for reform. I talked to Tenants Union policy officer Yaelle Caspi about the options paper - is it good or bad? What will it mean for older renters?
Independent Living Units were built roughly from the 1950s to the 80s as a form of housing for older people - but since government funding for the program ended, nobody's really looked at the conditions or issues for the many thousands of people still living in them. Aoife Cooke recently completed a report - Independent Voices - that investigates the experiences of people living in Independent Living Units. We talk about that research and the pros and cons of ILUs as a form of housing for older people, and some recommendations for improving them. Don't forget you can contact HAAG if you have a problem in an ILU, or want more information about these and other housing options.
Shane talks to new HAAG co-manager Fiona about her vision and goals for the organisation. They also discuss the recent World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, including the ways elder abuse can affect older people's housing, as well as resources and contacts for people experiencing elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, please contact Seniors Rights Victoria for advice and support.
HAAG is going nationwide in an exciting new project funded by the Wicking Trust. Jeff comes in to talk all about it, and the prospects for both improved services and grassroots activism for older people's housing justice across Australia. We also talk about the weakness of voluntary guidelines that have failed to produce accessible housing for disabled people in the private rental market, and how this effects older tenants. If you're an older renter in Victoria and you'd like to talk to someone about your housing situation, please give us a call on 1300 765 178.
A look back at the big news about older people's housing issues over 2015. As always, if you're an older person and want information or advice about a housing issue please contact HAAG on 1300 765 178.
Shane from HAAG talks to Sue Leigh and Kris Spark from Fair Go For Pensioners. What is FGFP and why has it taken housing as a major focus? Why does public housing remain politically important in 2015 and what can we do to fight for it? Plus Melis talks about ending male violence against women and how fighting family violence is vital to achieving housing justice for older people. As always, if you're an older person and want to talk to us about a housing issue please give us a call on 1300 765 178,
Spike from the Homeless Persons Union of Victoria talk's to Shane from HAAG about the union's history and activities, and how services like HAAG's Home At Last can work better with homeless people. As always, if you are a Victorian over 55 and you'd like to talk to someone about your housing situation, please give us a call on 1300 765 178.
Shane from HAAG and Steph from West Heidelberg discuss the Residential Tenancies list at VCAT - the tribunal that makes decisions about Victorian tenancy disputes. Should you go to VCAT, and if so, what should you know first? And in light of the current Victorian government review of the Residential Tenancies Act, what are the big structural problems with VCAT and what changes would benefit tenants?
Shane and Jeff talk about Laying the Groundwork, the first stage of the Victorian Government review of the state's rental laws, with a focus on what this will mean for older renters. We look at the political context, the prospects for positive reforms, and what all this means for public housing. If you'd like to make a submission to the opening stage of the review you have until August 5, so check out the review paper here and of course, HAAG's website.
Shane is joined by Anne and Naomi to talk about elder abuse and family violence. In the context of the Royal Commission into Family Violence and growing public awareness about male violence against women, elder abuse remains underreported and poorly understood. We discuss the ways this effects older people's access to safe, secure accommodation and the political context of ageism that fosters elder abuse.For more information and support about elder abuse, please contact Seniors Rights Victoria. Other services mentioned on the show: Women's Homelessness Prevention Project, WIRE, Men's Referral Service, and of course, HAAG.
Last week HAAG launched it's new film Feels Like Home, in which five of our members tell their own stories. For this weeks show, we hear excerpts from the film as Bruno and Joan talk about what it was like to experience the risk of homelessness in private rental, and how finding secure, affordable housing changed their lives. We also hear from the film's director, Toni Bentley from Bentwheel Productions. Plus, good news on HAAG's funding and of course the Bad Landlord of the Month for April.
Gemma from HAAG and Indy from our community reference group talk about a new project researching housing needs among older people from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Shane talks about funding for HAAG and the homelessness sector more broadly, and the Bad Landlord of the Month for March - the federal government.